National Farm Worker Ministry Articles

Sister Tess Browne joined dairy workers, faith leaders and community supporters in Quincy, Massachusetts, supporting Migrant Justice’s Milk with Dignity campaign. Representing the National Farm Worker Ministry and Quincy Interfaith Network, she welcomed participants.

Olgha Sierra Sandman, a colleague and friend of Felix Garza, SCNA, and Marie-Therese Browne, SCN, passed away recently. In a 2011 interview, she recalled meeting Cesar Chavez in 1970, learning about the farmworker struggle, and choosing then to join a movement seeking dignity, rights, and protections for workers and their families.

#LikeACatholicSister: During Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14, 2025, we honor women religious and recognize the countless ways Sisters have shaped communities through prayer, ministry, and acts of compassion. From labor injustices to the silent suffering of the poor, Catholic Sisters have stood at the forefront, embodying Christ’s call to serve the most vulnerable.

Two online presentations, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Western Province Justice Committee, have been shared recently on the topic of Farm Worker Justice. The recordings are now available, along with additional information.